Training Manager

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Training Manager to join our team to augment Air Education and Training Command flight training squadrons at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. 

Responsibilities

The primary focus is to support non-flying additional duty positions traditionally filled by rated aircrew members.

• Manage the process of gathering information to conduct analysis, devise required solutions and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for executive use and decision making.
• Ensure data updates in Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) or future equivalent systems to GTIMS, and locally-developed computer database systems (as required). Leverage GTIMS to provide required reports.
• Responsible for Squadron personnel training in the use of GTIMS.
• Interface with Squadron Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) personnel to update the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) or future equivalent systems to ARMS as required.
• Ensure timely and proper review and update of student permanent party records, folders and grade books per the applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI 11-202V1 and AFI 11-2MDS-V1), associated ACC Installation supplements, and locally-developed guidance. Number of records will vary depending on unit manning/student throughput.
• Administer classes and exams as required. Coordinate with scheduling to ensure crewmembers are scheduled for Crew Resource Management, Instructor Crew Resource Management, Instrument Refresher Course, and any other grounding or pre-deployment training requirements. Number of classes/exams will vary depending on unit manning/student throughput.
• Perform weekly individual gradebook checks of personnel training and ancillary training requirements. Evaluate upgrade candidates to ensure all meet required training prerequisites as their training progresses.
• Manage periodic training and testing plans for approval and scheduling.
• Produce and provide weekly updates to squadron leadership containing the flight and readiness status of personnel to facilitate tracking of training accomplishments.
• Coordinate with scheduling officer to maximize training opportunities in accordance with unit leadership guidance. Scheduling and training will be consistent with AFIs.
• Analyze upgrade training data and provide daily tracking of upgrade and continuation training accomplishment for the unit Operations Supervisor (or equivalent) as well as weekly summaries for the Operations Officer.
• Lead development of new curriculum and syllabi for aircrew and ground training.
• Develop and submit the following reports/forms as required:
  • a) AF Form 4324, Aircraft Assignment/Aircrew Qualification Worksheet;
  • b) Training aids;
  • c) Monthly aircrew qualification level summary (also known as the "Letter of Xs") and provide a copy of in-work and final documents to Wing Current Operations (OSS/OSO) and Wing Stan/Eval (OGV) NLT the last day of each month;
  • d) Monthly and quarterly Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) reports and RAP inputs to Wing OSS Training each quarter;
  • e) RAP reporting as required by the current RAP tasking message;
  • f) Monthly summary of aircrew probation/regression status; and
  • g) Grade Book report. Additional reporting will include all CDRL deliverables to the Contracting Onsite Representative (COR).

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working with GTIMS or similar proprietary scheduling program.
• Minimum two years of experience working in a Squadron/Group/Wing training program or two years of experience working in a DoD Flying Squadron/Group/Wing training program.
• Two or more years of experience working with Microsoft Access, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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